I am a newbie to outboards, but not to working on cars.
My 1992 yahama 130 with nikki carbs continually dies at low RPM without being choked. I thought I may have stuck a float by priming too much. So I removed the drain plug on the carb I thought may have been stuck. ( these are Nikki carbs with two floats per carb.) When the plug was removed no gas drained out. Tried the other side, new cylinder, same effect. So I pulled the drain plugs on the lower carb. gas drained out evenly on both sides. Observed with a flashlight the first carb drain port and was able to identify it was blocked with dirt. This is true with both float bowls.
Question: If I remove the carb. and clean without touching he jets or other adjustable screws and it clears the problem would I have to sync the carbs? I understand the syncing method and reasons but do not have any such equipment.
I can hear what many of you are saying: why not rebuild both and be done with it. I agree but the syncing is holding me back.
I look to your wisdom
Thanks Tom
My 1992 yahama 130 with nikki carbs continually dies at low RPM without being choked. I thought I may have stuck a float by priming too much. So I removed the drain plug on the carb I thought may have been stuck. ( these are Nikki carbs with two floats per carb.) When the plug was removed no gas drained out. Tried the other side, new cylinder, same effect. So I pulled the drain plugs on the lower carb. gas drained out evenly on both sides. Observed with a flashlight the first carb drain port and was able to identify it was blocked with dirt. This is true with both float bowls.
Question: If I remove the carb. and clean without touching he jets or other adjustable screws and it clears the problem would I have to sync the carbs? I understand the syncing method and reasons but do not have any such equipment.
I can hear what many of you are saying: why not rebuild both and be done with it. I agree but the syncing is holding me back.
I look to your wisdom
Thanks Tom
